MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced left and right outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
boot floor corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
NS Rear brake cable sticky in operation
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
NS Rear brake cable sticky in operation
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Exhaust heatshield loose
Rear BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play drumstick joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust heatshield loose
Rear BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r and o/s/r shock covers/bump stops deteriorated.
n/s/r brake starting to hang on.
rear exhaust box casing outer skin split.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r and o/s/r shock covers/bump stops deteriorated.
n/s/r brake starting to hang on.
rear exhaust box casing outer skin split.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear silencer corroded
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyres cracking
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
rear tyres cracking
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to front & rear brake discs.
distortion of n/s/r tyre.
front & rear tyres close to legal limit.
partial examination of n/s/r & o/s/r adult seat belts.(child seats fitted).
security of rear registration plate.
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LR53 TXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 TXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LR53 TXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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